RetroPlay vs iGames Retro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RetroPlay
Play classic games from GBA, SNES, N64, and more on your iPhone or iPad. This emulator offers smooth performance, customizable controls, and easy ROM import. Relive your favorite retro titles with enhanced audio and visual filters.
- Supports GBA, GBC, NES, SNES, N64, and more
- Easy ROM import from Files and iCloud
- Customizable on-screen controls
- Unlimited save states and quick resume
- Fast forward gameplay
- Retro visual and audio filters
- AirPlay support for big screen gaming
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Play your favorite retro games on iPhone & iPad — anytime, anywhere. RetroPlay is the all-in-one emulator that brings the most iconic classic consoles back to life. Enjoy smooth performance, fast loading, customizable controls, and support for the most searched retro systems such as GBA, GBC, GB, NES, SNES, Genesis, N64, and Atari Lynx. Whether you’re reliving childhood memories or discovering retro gaming for the first time, RetroPlay delivers the ultimate portable classic gaming experience. - Supported Game Consoles - RetroPlay supports a large collection of legendary retro systems: - Game Boy Advance (GBA) - Game Boy Color (GBC) - Game Boy (GB) - Atari Lynx (LYNX) - Sega Genesis / Mega Drive - Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) - Super Nintendo (SNES) - Nintendo 64 (N64) More consoles are coming soon! - ROM Import Made Easy Import your legally obtained ROM files directly from Files, iCloud Drive, or any app supporting file sharing. Manage your library effortlessly with favorites and quick-access shortcuts. - Customizable On-Screen Controls Fully adjustable buttons & joystick placement Multiple controller skins inspired by classic handheld consoles Support for both portrait and landscape mode - Save States & Quick Resume Unlimited save slots per game Save & load your progress at any time Auto-save so you never lose your place - Fast Forward Speed up gameplay instantly with a single tap Perfect for RPG grinding, cutscenes, or replaying long sequences - Enhanced Audio & Retro Filters Authentic 8-bit and 16-bit audio settings Retro visual shaders (CRT, pixel filters, scanlines) for a nostalgic look - Big Screen Support AirPlay your gameplay to TV for a true console feel Connect external controllers for a home-console experience - Disclaimer RetroPlay is an independent app and is not affiliated with Nintendo, Sega, Atari, or any other console manufacturer. Please only use RetroPlay with legally obtained game files. ROMs are not included. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS RetroPlay offers two optional premium plans: Weekly Plan – $4.99 / week With 3 days free Trial Lifetime Plan - $29.99 Onetime Payment • Unlimited access to all emulator systems • Future console updates included Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime from your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lKqbRxUr_Q5F_JqPulTnFcKH25m3gLOZael5lOyk1lA/edit?usp=sharing Terms Of Use : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xHTxsR-gW6ChUCKaVbMa-ONJZANU60aXIFVGtjjjHNI/edit?usp=sharing
iGames Retro
Relive classic gaming memories with a curated collection of nostalgic titles. Browse, search, and save your favorite retro games across various genres, all in one convenient platform. Enjoy gameplay footage and frequent updates for an enhanced experience.
- Collection of nostalgic retro games
- Game descriptions, images, and trailers
- Save favorite games
- Organized categories (Action, Adventure, Racing, etc.)
- Search and browse by genre or name
- Controller compatible
- Optimized for lower-end phones
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HAVE FUN WITH FAMOUS, NOSTALGIC RETRO GAMES! CHECK OUT A COLLECTION OF THE BEST GAMES FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD—RIGHT ON YOUR PHONE! FIND THEM ALL IN ONE PLACE WITH THIS INNOVATIVE APP AND REVISIT THE CONSOLE CLASSICS THAT DEFINED GENERATIONS! IN THE APP, YOU'LL FIND: - DESCRIPTIONS, IMAGES, TRAILERS, AND GAMEPLAY FOOTAGE - NOSTALGIC TITLES - SAVE YOUR FAVORITE GAMES - ORGANIZED CATEGORIES: ACTION, ADVENTURE, FIGHTING, RACING, LANGUAGES, AND EVEN MODS! - SEARCH AND BROWSE BY GENRE, NAME, OR RECOMMENDATIONS - FREQUENT UPDATES WITH IMPROVEMENTS AND NEW CONTENT - OPTIMIZED FOR LOWER-END PHONES - CONTROLLER COMPATIBLE! TERMS OF USE (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iGames Retro at 81% against RetroPlay's 0%. iGames Retro also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). RetroPlay's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (151 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RetroPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and iGames Retro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RetroPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RetroPlay has 151 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of RetroPlay's written reviews are positive against 81% of iGames Retro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
RetroPlay ships an update every 2 months, iGames Retro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RetroPlay | iGames Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (151 ratings) — better | 4.2 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 81.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 151 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hamza El karmouni | Incompativeis Games |
Customer experience
RetroPlay
iGames Retro
In-app purchases
RetroPlay
- RetroPlay Premium Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- RetroPlay Premium Access$4.997 Days
- RetroPlay Premium Access$29.99
iGames Retro
- REMOVE ADS$4.991 Month
Questions
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